Bread cooling equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses bread cooling equipment, and relates to the technical field of bread processing, and the bread cooling equipment comprises a machine body, a storage device, a refrigeration device and an air blowing device; a cooling space is formed in the machine body, and a groove for storing condensate water is formed in the bottom of the machine body; an opening is formed in one side of the machine body, and a door body for controlling the opening to be opened and closed is arranged on one side of the machine body; the storage device comprises four vertically-arranged supporting columns, and a plurality of clamping grooves are formed in the supporting columns. The multiple clamping grooves are distributed in the supporting columns in the vertical direction at equal intervals, and the multiple clamping grooves in the four supporting columns are in one-to-one correspondence. The refrigerating device is arranged at the bottom of the machine body and used for refrigerating the four supporting columns, and temperature is transmitted between the supporting columns and the baking net; the air blowing device is used for forming air flow in the cooling space. According to the bread cooling device, the bread cooling efficiency can be effectively improved, and meanwhile the quality of cooled bread can be effectively improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of bread processing, in particular to a bread cooling device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Bread is a food made from flour (usually from a wheat species such as common wheat), water, and yeast, and then baked. It is often leavened with yeast or baking powder. Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods, dating back to at least 5,000 years ago.

[0003] In the bread processing process, the cooling of the bread is a key step, which will directly affect the quality and taste of the bread. After the existing bread is baked, the bread is usually taken out together with the baking net and placed on a cooling rack in a room temperature environment for natural cooling.

[0004] However, the efficiency of natural cooling of the bread is low, and the cooling effect is easily affected by the temperature and humidity of the environment, and the bread surface is easily covered with dust in the natural environment, thereby affecting the quality of the final bread product. SUMMARY

[0005] The application provides a bread cooling device, which can effectively improve the efficiency of bread cooling and effectively improve the quality of the cooled bread.

[0006] The application provides a bread cooling device, which adopts the following technical scheme: A bread cooling device comprises a machine body, a placing device, a refrigeration device and a blowing device. The machine body has a cooling space inside, the blowing device and the placing device are arranged in the cooling space, and the machine body has a groove at the bottom of the cooling space for condensate accumulation; an opening is formed in one side of the machine body to communicate the cooling space with the outside, and a door body is arranged to control the opening and closing of the opening; The placing device comprises four vertically arranged support columns, and a plurality of clamping grooves are formed in the support columns for clamping the edges of the baking net; the plurality of clamping grooves on the support columns are distributed at equal intervals in the vertical direction, and the plurality of clamping grooves on the four support columns correspond one by one. The refrigeration device is arranged at the bottom of the machine body and is used for refrigerating the four support columns, and the temperature is transferred between the support columns and the baking net. The blowing device is used for forming an air flow in the cooling space.

[0007] By adopting the above technical scheme, the baked bread and the baking net are sent into the cooling space and are spaced apart by the plurality of support columns, the door body is closed and the cooling device is started, the refrigeration device cools the support columns, the support columns transmit the refrigeration effect to the bread through the baking net, the support columns can lower the stability of the air around the support columns, the air flow is formed by the air blowing device to promote the circulation of the cooled air, and the bread is conveniently cooled; and the water condensed on the support columns can flow down to the groove to be stored, and the accumulated water in the groove can also absorb the heat emitted by the baked bread, so that the cooling efficiency of the bread is effectively improved, and the quality of the cooled bread is effectively improved.

[0008] Optionally, the air blowing device comprises a plurality of first air blowers. The first air blowers are arranged on the top of the cooling space and above the support columns, and the first air blowers are used to form vertical upward air flow in the cooling space.

[0009] By adopting the above technical scheme, the bread can be effectively prevented from being directly blown by cold wind, so that the probability of the bread surface drying too fast can be effectively reduced, and the taste of the finally cooled bread can be improved.

[0010] Optionally, the support column has a cavity inside, the cavity penetrates the top of the support column, and the plurality of clamping grooves are communicated with the cavity. The air blowing device comprises four first air blowers, the four first air blowers correspond to the four support columns one by one, and the first air blowers and the corresponding support columns are aligned in the vertical direction.

[0011] By adopting the above technical scheme, the contact area of the support column and the air in the cooling space can be enlarged, so that the effect of the refrigeration device on reducing the temperature of the air in the cooling space through the support column can be improved, and the cooled air in the cavity can be used in time to cool and cool the bread.

[0012] Optionally, a plurality of drainage openings are arranged at the bottom of the support column, and the two ends of the drainage openings are communicated with the cavity and the groove, respectively.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, the water condensed on the inner wall of the cavity can be discharged to the groove through the drainage opening, so that the influence of the condensed water on the cooling effect of the air in the cavity can be effectively reduced.

[0014] Optionally, the air blowing device further comprises a plurality of second air blowers. The second air blowers are arranged at the bottom of the cooling space and between the four support columns, and the second air blowers are used to form vertical downward air flow in the space enclosed by the four support columns.

[0015] By adopting the technical scheme, the circulating flow effect of the cooled air in the cooling space can be improved, so that the cooling effect and uniformity of the bread in the cooling space can be improved.

[0016] Optionally, the second air blower is located above the groove, and the second air blower is used to form air flow in the horizontal direction outward in the space above the groove.

[0017] By adopting the technical scheme, the circulating flow of the cooled air in the cooling space can be further promoted, so that the cooling effect and uniformity of the bread in the cooling space can be further improved; at the same time, the condensed water in the groove can be driven to flow, the heat exchange in the condensed water can be promoted, and the absorption effect of the condensed water on the hot air emitted by the bread can be improved.

[0018] Optionally, the air flow in the horizontal direction outward formed by the second air blower in the space above the groove passes through the support column.

[0019] By adopting the technical scheme, the air in the cooling space can be driven to contact the support column, so that the cooling efficiency and effect of the refrigeration device on the air in the cooling space through the support column can be improved.

[0020] Optionally, the air blowing device comprises two second air blowers, and the directions of the air flows formed by the two second air blowers in the space above the groove are opposite; the support column has a cylindrical structure, and the surface of the support column is used to guide the air flow formed by the second air blower to flow around the support column and then flow towards the second air blower.

[0021] By adopting the technical scheme, the air flow in the cooling space can be further promoted, so that the cooling effect of the bread in the cooling space is more uniform, and the quality of the finally cooled bread is improved; at the same time, the condensed water accumulated in the groove can be driven to circulate around the support column, so that the condensed water after absorbing the hot air emitted by the bread can be replaced in time, and the absorption effect of the condensed water on the hot air emitted by the bread is ensured.

[0022] Optionally, the door body and the machine body are movably connected in the vertical direction, and when the door body moves to the limit position in the direction close to the opening, the door body seals the opening.

[0023] By adopting the technical scheme, the probability of driving external air into the cooling space during the movement of the door body can be effectively reduced, so that the purity of the air in the cooling space can be improved, and the probability of contact between the bread sent into the cooling space and the dust in the air can be reduced.

[0024] Optionally, the placing device further comprises a plurality of pulleys, the pulleys are rotationally connected with the support column, the rotation axis of the pulleys is horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of the opening, and the pulleys are partially located in the clamping groove. The pulleys have magnetism, the position where the baking net contacts with the pulleys also has magnetism, and the pulleys and the baking net are magnetically attracted.

[0025] By adopting the above technical scheme, the staff can conveniently place and position the baked bread together with the baking net on the support column, and the time when the opening is open during the placing process is reduced, so that the purity of the air in the cooling space can be further improved.

[0026] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial effects: 1. The bread can be cooled by the cooled air, temperature transfer and condensate water heat absorption at the same time, so that the cooling efficiency of the bread can be effectively improved, and the quality of the cooled bread can be effectively improved; 2. The circulation of the cooled air in the cooling space and the circulation of the condensate water in the groove can be effectively promoted, so that the cooling efficiency and effect of the bread in the cooling space can be improved; 3. The probability of being polluted by the outside in the cooling space can be effectively reduced, and the purity of the air in the cooling space can be improved to ensure the quality of the finally cooled bread; 4. The cooling efficiency and effect of the air in the cooling space by the refrigeration device can be effectively improved, and the influence of the direct blowing of the cold air on the quality of the finally cooled bread can be effectively avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a structure schematic view of the bread cooling equipment of the embodiment of the present application after the door body is opened; Figure 2 is a sectional view when the first air blower drives the gas flow in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a partial structure schematic view of the clamping and cooperating position of the baking net and the support column in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 is a brief schematic view when the second air blower drives the gas flow in the embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Marked: 1, machine body; 11, cooling space; 12, opening; 13, groove; 2, placing device; 21, support column; 211, clamping groove; 212, cavity; 213, drain port; 22, pulley; 3, refrigeration device; 4, air blowing device; 41, first air blower; 42, second air blower; 5, door body; 6, baking net. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The application is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-4 The application is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the application discloses a bread cooling device for quickly cooling baked bread, effectively ensuring the quality of the cooled bread, simultaneously cooling multiple breads, and cooling the breads in the state of being placed on a baking net 6. In this embodiment, the baking net 6 is preferably in a grid structure, and the multiple breads are arranged and distributed at intervals on the baking net 6. Since the baking net 6 with the above functions is prior art in the field, it is not described here, and only briefly represented in the drawings.

[0031] The cooling device includes a machine body 1, a placing device 2, a refrigeration device 3, and a blowing device 4. The inside of the machine body 1 provides a clean and sufficient space for bread cooling. The placing device 2 is used for conveniently placing the bread together with the baking net 6 into the inside of the machine body 1. The refrigeration device 3 is used for creating conditions for bread cooling. The blowing device 4 is used for promoting air circulation, improving the effect, efficiency, and uniformity of bread cooling.

[0032] The machine body 1 is in a cuboid structure, and the inside of the machine body 1 is provided with a cooling space 11 for bread cooling. The shape of the cooling space 11 is also in a cuboid structure. In this embodiment, the length direction of the cooling space 11 is parallel to the length direction of the machine body 1, and the width direction of the cooling space 11 is also parallel to the width direction of the machine body 1.

[0033] One side of the machine body 1 in the width direction is provided with an opening 12 for the bread to enter and exit the cooling space 11. The cooling space 11 is communicated with the outside through the opening 12. Condensation will occur during the cooling process of the bread in the cooling space 11, and water droplets will be generated. The bottom part of the cooling space 11 below the opening 12 is provided with a groove 13 for condensate water accumulation.

[0034] One side of the machine body 1 in the width direction is connected with a door body 5 in the vertical direction for controlling the opening and closing of the opening 12. When the door body 5 is slid upward to the limit position, the opening 12 is in a completely open state, which is convenient for the staff to send the bread together with the baking net 6 into the cooling space 11. When the door body 5 is slid downward to the limit position, the door body 5 can completely cover and seal the opening 12, reducing the influence of the external environment on the bread cooling process, and reducing the pollution of the external environment to the bread. In this embodiment, since the door body 5 with the above functions is common prior art, it is not described here, and only briefly represented in the drawings.

[0035] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4The storage device 2 is installed on the body 1 and located in the refrigeration space, and the storage device 2 comprises four support columns 21 and a plurality of pulleys 22. The support column 21 is used to support the plurality of baking nets 6 and the plurality of breads on the baking net 6; the pulley 22 is used to facilitate the placement of the bread together with the baking net 6 on the storage device 2.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the support column 21 is in a cylindrical structure, and the support column 21 is installed in the cooling space 11 in a vertical position with its axis direction, and the bottom of the support column 21 is fixedly connected with the body 1 through the groove wall of the bottom of the groove 13; the four support columns 21 are distributed in the cooling space 11 in a rectangular array, and the length direction of the rectangular array followed by the distribution is parallel to the length direction of the cooling space 11.

[0037] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a plurality of clamping grooves 211 for clamping the baking net 6 are provided on the support column 21, the clamping grooves 211 penetrate through both sides of the support column 21 along the width direction of the cooling space 11, and the clamping grooves 211 penetrate through one side of the support column 21 along the length direction of the cooling space 11 towards the center of the cooling space 11; the plurality of clamping grooves 211 are distributed on the support column 21 in the vertical direction at equal intervals, and the plurality of clamping grooves 211 on different support columns 21 correspond one by one.

[0038] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the pulley 22 is in a cylindrical structure, and is rotatably installed on the support column 21 and located at the position of the groove wall at the bottom of the plurality of clamping grooves 211; the rotation axis of the pulley 22 coincides with its axis and is parallel to the length direction of the cooling space 11, and the pulley 22 is partially located in the clamping groove 211. In this embodiment, it is preferred that two pulleys 22 are installed on the support column 21 at the position of each clamping groove 211, and the two pulleys 22 are aligned along the width direction of the cooling space 11.

[0039] The structure on both sides of the length direction of the baking net 6 has magnetism, and the pulley 22 also has magnetism, when the structure on both sides of the length direction of the baking net 6 contacts with the pulley 22, the two can be magnetically attracted. At this time, after the baking net 6 is clamped and matched in the corresponding four clamping grooves 211 on the four support columns 21, the baking net 6 can be positioned in the cooling space 11 through the magnetic attraction between the corresponding pulley 22, and there is a certain spacing between the bread on the baking net 6 and the baking net 6 above it. In this embodiment, it is preferred that the structure with magnetism on the baking net 6 and the result of the pulley 22 contacting with the baking net 6 are both made of a magnet.

[0040] Referring to Figure 2The refrigeration device 3 is fixedly installed inside the bottom of the machine body 1, and is used to directly refrigerate the four support columns 21 to reduce the temperature of the support columns 21. In this embodiment, the refrigeration device 3 having the above function is a common prior art, and thus will not be described here in detail, and only a brief representation is made in the drawings.

[0041] At this time, after the refrigeration device 3 reduces the temperature of the four support columns 21, the air in the cooling space 11 can also be cooled after contacting the support columns 21, and the support columns 21 can also transmit the refrigeration effect received to the baking net 6, so as to cool the bread on the baking net 6.

[0042] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Further, the support column 21 preferably has a cavity 212, and the cavity 212 is preferably in the shape of a cylindrical structure coaxial with the corresponding support column 21, and the top of the cavity 212 penetrates the corresponding support column 21.

[0043] At this time, the contact area between the support column 21 and the air in the cooling space 11 is increased, and the efficiency and effect of the refrigeration device 3 on the cooling of the air in the cooling space 11 through the support column 21 can be further improved.

[0044] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 4 Further, the bottom of the support column 21 is preferably provided with a plurality of drainage openings 213, and the two ends of the drainage openings 213 are respectively communicated with the bottom of the cavity 212 and the position close to the groove 13 at the bottom of the cooling space 11; and the drainage openings 213 are preferably inclined on the support column 21, and the end close to the cavity 212 of the drainage openings 213 is an inclined upper end.

[0045] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 At this time, the water condensed after the air in the cooling space 11 contacts the surface of the support column 21 will flow down along the surface of the support column 21 to be collected in the groove 13, and the water condensed after the air in the cooling space 11 contacts the cavity wall of the cavity 212 will be discharged through the drainage openings 213 to be collected in the groove 13, and the condensed water accumulated in the groove 13 can absorb the hot air emitted by the bread in the cooling space 11 at this time, so as to help cool the bread.

[0046] The blowing device 4 is installed in the cooling space 11, and includes a plurality of first blowers 41 and a plurality of second blowers 42, and the plurality of first blowers 41 and the plurality of second blowers 42 jointly act to promote the circulation of the air in the cooling space 11. In this embodiment, the first blower 41 and the second blower 42 having the function of driving air flow are both common prior arts, and thus will not be described here in detail, and only a brief representation is made in the drawings.

[0047] The first air blower 41 is fixedly installed on the machine body 1 and located at the top of the cooling space 11 and above the support column 21; the first air blower 41 can drive air to flow upward in the vertical direction to form a vertical upward air flow in the cooling space 11. In the embodiment, the air blowing device 4 preferably includes four first air blowers 41, and each of the four first air blowers 41 corresponds to one of the four support columns 21, and the first air blower 41 is aligned with the corresponding support column 21 in the vertical direction.

[0048] At this time, in the process of operation of the first air blower 41, the cooled air in the corresponding cavity 212 can be driven to flow upward out of the cavity 212, and after being in contact with the inner wall at the top of the cooling space 11, the air is diffused in all directions, which facilitates the cooling effect of the bread after the air is diffused.

[0049] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The second air blower 42 is fixedly installed on the machine body 1 and located at the bottom of the cooling space 11, above the groove 13 and in the space enclosed by the four support columns 21; the second air blower 42 can drive the air in the space enclosed by the four support columns 21 to flow downward, and then flow outward in the horizontal direction above the groove 13 to form an approximately right-angle trajectory air flow in the cooling space 11. In the embodiment, the air blowing device 4 preferably includes two second air blowers 42, which are symmetrically distributed in the cooling space 11 and have opposite directions of air flow guided by the second air blowers 42, and the two second air blowers 42 have a structure for collecting and changing the direction of air flow guided by the second air blowers 42, so that the two second air blowers 42 can jointly drive the air in the space enclosed by the four support columns 21 to flow downward; since the structure for guiding air flow with the above functions is a common prior art, it is not described here, and only a brief representation is made in the drawings.

[0050] Further, to facilitate the diffusion of the horizontal air flow formed by the second air blower 42 at the bottom of the cooling space 11 and promote the circulation of the condensed water accumulated in the groove 13, the direction of air flow guided by the second air blower 42 is parallel to the length direction of the cooling space 11, and the air flow can pass through the space between the two adjacent support columns 21.

[0051] At this time, the second air blower 42 drives the air to flow along the horizontal direction, and then the air contacts with the inner wall of one side of the length direction of the cooling space 11, and then the air diffuses upward and along the width direction of the cooling space 11, and further accelerates the speed and effect of the air circulating flow in the cooling space 11; at the same time, when the second air blower 42 drives the air to flow along the horizontal direction, the condensed water in the groove 13 located on the flow path thereof can be driven to flow along the flow path thereof, and the condensed water flows to the inner wall of one side of the length direction of the cooling space 11, and then the condensed water flows along the width direction of the cooling space 11 and flows around the two adjacent support columns 21 to the initial position to form a circulating loop, so that the condensed water in the groove 13 can realize the circulating flow of the condensed water with high temperature and the condensed water with low temperature, that is, the condensed water with more hot air absorption under the baking net 6 and the condensed water with less hot air absorption in the corner of the groove 13 are exchanged.

[0052] Further, preferably, part of the air flow driven by the second air blower 42 to flow along the horizontal direction can blow to the surface of the two adjacent support columns 21.

[0053] At this time, the surface of the support column 21 can guide the air flow contacting therewith to flow around the support column 21, and help the air flow to diffuse; at the same time, the air flow contacting with the surface of the support column 21 has better cooling effect, which can further improve the cooling effect of the refrigeration device 3 on the air in the cooling space 11 through the support column 21.

[0054] Further, preferably, a drain port 213 is arranged on the support column 21, and the drain port 213 is located on the side of the support column 21 away from the adjacent second air blower 42, which can effectively reduce the influence of the drain port 213 on the air circulating flow and the condensed water circulating flow at the bottom of the cooling space 11.

[0055] The implementation principle of the bread cooling equipment in the embodiment of the present application is as follows: The door body 5 is controlled to slide upward to the limit position, the opening 12 is kept open, and then the plurality of breads together with the baking net 6 are sent into the cooling space 11, so that the baking net 6 is clamped into the clamping groove 211 on the support column 21, and then the door body 5 is controlled to slide downward to the limit position to close the opening 12 after the plurality of baking nets 6 are placed and positioned in the cooling space 11; Then, the refrigeration device 3 cools the four support columns 21, and the first air blower 41 and the second air blower 42 are operated to promote the air circulating flow in the cooling space 11; At this time, the cooling effect of the refrigeration device 3 can be transmitted to the baking net 6 through the support column 21, and also can be transmitted to the air in the cooling space 11, so that the breads on the baking net 6 can be sufficiently cooled and cooled. At the same time, the support column 21 can accumulate the condensed water formed in the process of refrigeration of the refrigeration device 3 in the groove 13, and the condensed water in the groove 13 can also circulate in the groove 13 with the gas flow, can absorb a part of the heat emitted by the bread, and also helps the bread to cool down.

[0056] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, not to limit the protection scope of the present application, therefore: all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the present application should be covered in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A bread cooling apparatus, characterized by, The machine body (1), the storage device (2), the refrigeration device (3) and the blowing device (4); The machine body (1) has a cooling space (11) inside, the blowing device (4) and the storage device (2) are arranged in the cooling space (11), and the machine body (1) has a groove (13) for accumulating condensed water at the bottom of the cooling space (11); an opening (12) is formed on one side of the machine body (1) to communicate the cooling space (11) with the outside, and a door body (5) is arranged to control the opening and closing of the opening (12); The storage device (2) includes four vertically arranged support columns (21), and a plurality of clamping grooves (211) are formed on the support column (21) for clamping the edges of the baking net (6); a plurality of clamping grooves (211) are distributed equidistantly along the vertical direction on the support column (21), and a plurality of clamping grooves (211) on the four support columns (21) correspond one by one; The refrigeration device (3) is arranged at the bottom of the machine body (1) to cool the four support columns (21), and the temperature is transferred between the support column (21) and the baking net (6); The blowing device (4) is used to form an air flow in the cooling space (11).

2. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that, The blowing device (4) includes a plurality of first blowers (41); The first blower (41) is arranged at the top of the cooling space (11) and above the support column (21), and the first blower (41) is used to form a vertical upward air flow in the cooling space (11).

3. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 2, characterised in that, The support column (21) has a cavity (212) inside, the cavity (212) penetrates the top of the support column (21), and a plurality of clamping grooves (211) are communicated with the cavity (212); The blowing device (4) includes four first blowers (41), four first blowers (41) correspond to four support columns (21) one by one, and the first blower (41) is aligned with the corresponding support column (21) along the vertical direction.

4. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 3, characterised in that, The bottom of the support column (21) is provided with a plurality of drain holes (213), and the two ends of the drain hole (213) are communicated with the cavity (212) and the groove (13) respectively.

5. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The blowing device (4) further includes a plurality of second blowers (42); The second blower (42) is arranged at the bottom of the cooling space (11) and between the four support columns (21), and the second blower (42) is used to form a vertical downward air flow in the space enclosed by the four support columns (21).

6. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 5, characterised in that, The second blower (42) is located above the groove (13), and the second blower (42) is used to form an air flow along the horizontal direction outward in the space above the groove (13).

7. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 6, characterised in that, The air flow along the horizontal direction outward formed by the second blower (42) in the space above the groove (13) passes through the support column (21).

8. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 7, characterised in that, The blowing device (4) comprises two second blowers (42), and the airflow directions of the two second blowers (42) formed in the space above the groove (13) are opposite; the support column (21) is in a cylindrical structure, and the surface of the support column (21) is used for guiding the airflow formed by the second blowers (42) to flow towards the second blowers (42) after being around the support column (21).

9. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The door body (5) is movably connected with the machine body (1) in the vertical direction, and when the door body (5) moves to the limit position in the direction close to the opening (12), the door body (5) seals the opening (12).

10. A bread cooling apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that, The article placing device (2) further comprises a plurality of pulleys (22), the pulleys (22) are rotatably connected with the support column (21), the rotation axes of the pulleys (22) are horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of the opening (12), and the pulleys (22) are partially located in the clamping groove (211); The pulleys (22) have magnetism, the positions of the baking net (6) in contact with the pulleys (22) also have magnetism, and the pulleys (22) and the baking net (6) are magnetically attracted.

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